Promising and Resilient Long-Haul Refrigerated Trucking Enterprise
August 08, 2024
by a searcher in Atlanta, GA, USA
Seeking Investment Capital of $100,000 to assist with acquisition costs.
Company Overview:
Industry: Long-haul refrigerated trucking
Operations: Delivers throughout the United States and into Canada
Specialization: Refrigerated transportation for food businesses, including meats, frozen foods, groceries, chicken, and potatoes
Client Base: Diverse, recession-proof clientele primarily consisting of food businesses with direct contracts
and dedicated freight
Client Distribution: Approximately 80% direct contracts, 20% brokered freight
Annual Loads: Over 64,000 loads spanning 47 states/provinces
Asset Information:
Fleet:
Refrigerated Trailers: 593 top-of-the-line trailers, including new 2023 and 2024 models
Tractors: 62 tractors owned by the company, with 45 sub-leased or offered through a payment program to
dedicated drivers
Technology: All tractors equipped with state-of-the-art Samara systems, monitored 24/7 by dedicated
employees
Maintenance: Exclusively operates new tractors, reducing maintenance and unplanned downtime
Financial Information:
Revenue and Profitability:
CY 2019:
Net Sales: $137,186,403
Net Income: $3,594,631
Adjusted EBITDA: $6,193,703
CY 2020:
Net Sales: $120,833,246
Net Income: $5,806,131
Adjusted EBITDA: $7,646,535
CY 2021:
Net Sales: $169,805,997
Net Income: $10,655,957
Adjusted EBITDA: $13,946,628
CY 2022:
Net Sales: $191,180,460
Net Income: $19,433,406
Adjusted EBITDA: $20,218,187
CY 2023:
Net Sales: $167,378,948
Net Income: $13,665,125
Adjusted EBITDA: $17,560,838
Opportunities:
Strategic Partnerships in Warehousing: Potential to forge partnerships with established warehousing groups
for an integrated supply chain solution.
Acquiring Weaker Competitors: Opportunity to expand market share and strengthen competitive position by
acquiring financially unstable companies.
Addressing Post-Covid Challenges: Well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand with strong financial
standing and a brand-new fleet.
Locations & Real Estate:
Facilities:
Headquarters: 11,000 sq. ft. office in the eastern half of the United States, providing ample space for future
growth.
Repair Facilities: Two locations with the necessary staff and equipment for fleet maintenance:
Facility 1: 18,000 sq. ft.
Facility 2: 4,000 sq. ft. on 5 ½ acres of land
Personnel:
Total Workforce: 103 skilled professionals
Dispatch Team: 23 individuals
Accounting Division: 21 individuals
In-house Mechanics: 14 technicians
Drivers: More than 100 drivers with the capacity to attract additional drivers as needed
13 company-employed drivers (7 for short haul, 6 for long haul)
76 owner-operators (own tractors, function under the company’s authority and insurance)
45 drivers under the company’s lease and financing program
Conclusion:
Investment Opportunity: A promising and resilient long-haul refrigerated trucking enterprise with a state-of-the-art fleet and a recession-proof client base.
Growth Potential: Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and leveraging post-Covid opportunities can drive significant growth.
Stability: Strong financial position and modern fleet ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
Seller will retain 25% and continue running the company for 2-3 years.
in Toronto, ON, Canada
from University of Massachusetts Amherst in Boston, MA, USA